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DNR Says Wisconsin Could Meet New Rule To Replace All Lead Pipes in 10 Years

DNR Says Wisconsin Could Meet New Rule To Replace All Lead Pipes in 10 Years

But new rule, touted by President Biden in visit Tuesday, will require Milwaukee receive substantially more funding.

Five Years After Concept First Proffered, City Getting Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Five Years After Concept First Proffered, City Getting Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Change involves swapping signs, but how much should a new sign cost?

Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement

Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement

City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.

City Hall: Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes
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This content is only for members Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes

Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.

Wisconsin Will Need 10,000 More Elder Care Workers By 2030

Wisconsin Will Need 10,000 More Elder Care Workers By 2030

State's 75-plus population will grow 41% by end of decade.

Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties

Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties

Since 2019, more than 7,000 patients have participated in the Madison-based program.

Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents

Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents

Wisconsin Policy Forum studies long-offered expansion's potential, ability to save $200 million annually.

Data Wonk: Will State Move to Legalize Marijuana?
Data Wonk

Will State Move to Legalize Marijuana?

There are lessons to be learned from states that have done so.

Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue

Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue

It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?

Wisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases

Wisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases

State officials encourage immunization. Levels returning to pre-pandemic rates.

MKE County: Crowley Signs Opioid Program Funding
MKE County

Crowley Signs Opioid Program Funding

Legislation uses funding from legal settlement to take on opioid addiction epidemic.

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.